2015
Model X arrives It might seem that supply chain delays are unique to a post-pandemic world , but Tesla ’ s much-anticipated Model X SUV was pushed back by two years due to problems in production . It was the vehicle ' s unique features – such as its falcon-wing doors – that were a challenge for manufacturers .
2016
Tesla buys German manufacturing company Grohmann Engineering
In 2016 , Musk stated his belief in automation being the key to the future of the company . He said he saw a lot of sense in ‘ building the machine that makes the machine ’. Tesla then brought Grohmann Engineering . Founded in 1963 , the company is focused on manufacturing automation .
2023
Mexican manufacturing hub Mexico ’ s President Lopez Obrador has long-hoped to make Mexico a global manufacturing hub . In a US $ 5bn deal with Tesla , a new factory is to be built in Monterrey . In addition , Tesla has announced that it plans to reduce overall assembly costs of its cars by up to one half in future models .
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